"I'm not ready to order. What do you make here? I've never done this before. I think I'll stare at the menu board for a while. Is that all you have? What foods taste good? Would I like that? Is this organic? Can I pay in pennies?"

All last week I was at annual training, annual training is when we get together for job related classes. Basically we sit around and tell war stories about the job. Anyway, about three days into training the CEO walks in and informs us that we are in the process of downsizing the agency in which I work. But the good news is that everyone will keep their job……for now. There is a big push for privatization in government which will have an adverse effect on government employees. I’ve got 18 years in federal law enforcement so I can retire in two years. But unfortunately the younger people that I work with don’t have nearly as much time in that I do. And these were the same employees that walked around saying ‘make America great again’ in departmental meetings. And every time they said it everyone thought it was funny. I didn’t because I knew what Trump was all about, voting has consequences, real life consequences. And now these ‘MAGA’ guys will be the first to get axed because they don’t have a lot of time in, shit ain’t funny no more.

In a new low for Washington, yesterday @chefjoseandres was asked to leave the Alfalfa dinner after-party at @CafeMilanoDC by its owner, Franco Nuschesse, apparently because his presence made Ivanka Trump uncomfortable (Cafe Milano is the watering hole of the Trump Admin).

Ivanka walked in ahead of him, not comfortable with his presence. Already inside. He’s approached and asked to come outside where Franco, who he knows perfectly well for many years, wants to talk to him. Once outside, he’s not allowed back in.

That makes me sick, after all the good he does. Trump’s are truly as low as human life can go. They should be grateful. If they don’t go to jail, if they don’t lose everything they have for all they’ve done to people- what am I saying.. there will be karma for this bunch. No matter what they can’t escape karma.

Harry and Meghan should invite him to their wedding, great humanitarian that he is…if they haven’t considered him already.

That slimy Piers Morgan interviewed Trump and is stirring the pot about the wedding invitation, allowing Trump to “wish them well” despite not receiving an invite so far.

And you know daddy’s girl Ivanka was angling for one. I hope H and M have heard about this. Not that they were ever going to invite any Trump representative, but this would be a great gesture of recognition to Jose.

My mother was vehemently anti-Reagan, and my sister and I were too (my brother was too young). But we were able to listen to Reagan when he spoke from the pulpit of the presidency. A reminder that Trump has robbed the office of something real, and valuable.

REAL TRUTH: Under Trump black unemployment has been reduced by just one point from 7.8 to 6.8%. Under Obama black unemployment was reduced from a high of 16.4% to 7.8%. Obama reduced it by over 8 points. Trump trying to steal Obama's accomplishment: https://t.co/72m2aTsxVlhttps://t.co/jn38GnAc0H

The @realDonaldTrump effect had resulted in a dip in US tourism that has resulted in 40,000 lost jobs and $4.6 billion in lost spending – we have dropped from 2nd to 3rd most popular destination. https://t.co/fW12mpU2Tv

A Pennsylvania State police trooper said there is “no motive, no reason” that authorities are aware of for a mass shooting early Sunday in Fayette County.

Five people are dead, three men and two women, and a sixth person is injured. Those who are dead died of gunshot wounds, according to Trooper Robert Broadwater of the Uniontown State Police barracks. He said it is unclear at this point whether the sixth victim sustained gunshot wounds.

A state police detective at the scene and who asked that he not be named said a man is suspected in the shooting. He said it’s unclear whether the suspect is dead or alive, but said he had been shot. The detective said it is unclear whether the suspect shot himself.

The detective also confirmed that the suspect was wearing body armor.
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Here #WeThePeople freaking go again!
In PA, this Time.

Hello TODbots, I guess Winter came back last night with some lower Temps and of course some flimsy snowflakes.
The jingoistic flirtation of some form of Winter Summer for almost 2 weeks in MN was wild. Hopefully, back to norm temps this week.
Congrats, Judith on your Au ⭐ Furst 😉
Thanks, NW for all you do for Us.
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❤ ❤ ❤ TODville Village.

I recall during the Obama years, we would all look forward to the SOTU address, and there would be great anticipation for the guests who would be honored in The First Lady’s Box. I was just doing a google search and it brought back those wonderful memories.

But there has been NOTHING about Melania’s guests for tomorrow’s SOTU address…or am I just missing something?

Also, the media used to be VERY anxious and hyped up in the days leading up to Obama’s SOTU, with panel after panel predicting what he will say, what he should say, what he MUST say, and how this was going to be the biggest test of his Presidency. But now, the bar for Trump is set so low, all they can talk about is how “presidential” he will look if he recites off some meaningless words on a teleprompter. The day before a SOTU address he’s trying to get into a Twitter argument with a rap artist. And where the hell is Melania Trump?

Pro tip: if you don't want to be considered a co-conspirator, stop legislating (or refusing to do so) like one. Trump fired Comey in May 2017, tried to fire his successor the next month, and began talking about firing Rosenstein soon thereafter. The need for a bill is obvious. https://t.co/CfjJgplIaV

My hope is that going forward, Shawn Jay-Z Carter doesn’t participate in a back-and-forth with that homegrown demagogue who he has correctly identified as racist “Superbag”. Please don’t give the superbag your megaphone

"Women of color in this country are the most reliable voters. They show up to vote, and when they do vote, they vote for people who support women's health and rights… we need to invest in women of color as candidates, as activists, as leaders…" — @CecileRichards#DailyShow

Proud to support the Special Counsel Independence Protection Act. Congress must act now to protect the integrity & independence of #Mueller’s investigation into Russia's interference in our elections & the involvement, if any, of #Trump campaign operatives in those efforts. pic.twitter.com/OSeDTQMIMS

Just seeing his face fills my heart and puts a smile on my face. Like all todbots, I’m struggling to stay positive, keep hope alive, believe in a brighter tomorrow. Thanks again and again for this precious space, this awesome community.♥️

As a Native American I just had an epiphany about undocumented DACA people. How big of a coronary would trump and ryan have if the tribes welcomed the DACA folk onto the reservations, affording them protection under the sovereignty of the tribes……

I have always loved America but to have an incompetent, despotic kleptocratic in the White House killed it. Don't ruin a great country with trash. Some of us love democracy without the kakistocracy thrown in it. https://t.co/cs9lPL7jZn

Your boss was spanked with a copy of Forbes by the porn star with whom he had adulterous, unprotected sex 4 months after his 3rd wife gave birth and has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by 19 women. He also called Africa a #shithole. But please, tell us about trash. https://t.co/DxAwXgwPFe

This obscene bill applies to < 1.5% of abortions to occur later in pregnancy, cases that are the most difficult and almost always include some kind of hardship to the woman involved. Senators who vote yes assert they know more than these women and their doctors. /2 #narcissism

"To those who would dare try and silence us, we offer you two words: Time's up. We say time's up for pay inequality, discrimination or harassment of any kind, and the abuse of power." — Janelle Monáe at #GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/m9M1AzmwtM

Trump’s immigration plan, @NancyPelosi said, is to make America white again. When other Democrats criticize her “rhetoric,” they demonstrate that one reason we have Trump as president is our refusal to tell the truth.